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By Javone VickerieA fire of unknown origin yesterday destroyed a home owned by a miner who departed for the interior just two days ago.According to an eyewitness,Tony Gonzalez Falcons Jersey, around 11:00 hrs yesterday,Fran Tarkenton Vikings Jersey, smoke was seen billowing from the small wooden structure. The source added that by the time residents tried to save the structure,Brett Favre Packers Jersey, it was already engulfed.What is left of Patrick Vyphuis’ home yesterday.“I was at home when I heard a neighbour shouting,Doug Williams Redskins Jersey, fire! fire! And when I looked outside I saw the black smoke coming from the area,Louis Lipps Steelers Jersey, but the boy that does live in the house was not home at the time of the fire”, a resident said.He added that by the time the fire service was called in,Joe Montana Chiefs Jersey, the wooden house was already destroyed.Another resident said that he believed that the fire was as a result of arson. “Well I don’t know if he had any issues with the neighbours them but what I know is that the house had no electricity.”The man added that the occupant seldom occupied the premises due to fact that he was a miner. “We does hardly see him around here,Tim Brown Raiders Jersey, he does come, spend some time and go back in the bush. He don’t really don’t talk to nobody”,Dan Hampton Bears Jersey, the man said.Another resident said that about 15 minutes before the fire started she saw someone around the area.“A lady been there a couple of times but I didn’t see her with anything looking suspicious but she left and about like a couple minutes after the house been pon fire.”The eyewitness added that the woman was seen entering the premises a number of times before the fire started.Kaieteur News observed two policemen escorting a woman into a police car.Meanwhile a relative of the miner identified the man as 35-year-old Patrick Vyphuis. The relative also said that they were able to contact the miner,Bob Lilly Cowboys Jersey, who was scheduled to return to Soesdyke in a few days. |
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